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WASHINGTON – The Senate Committee responsible for overseeing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a hearing next week featuring testimonies from former CDC…

Did asteroid impacts shape the trajectory of human evolution? Anna Ivanova/Alamy This excerpt is from our “Human Stories” newsletter focusing on the archaeological revolution. Subscribe and…

Serengeti wildebeest migrations may involve fewer animals than previously believed Nicholas Tinnelli / Aramie The “great migration” in East Africa is often estimated to consist of…

Astronomers are making strides in exploring the TRAPPIST-1 system with the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing its remarkable capability to glean detailed data about the…

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University have investigated the brain circuits that regulate the release of growth hormone during sleep. Their findings…

Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered evidence of gaseous methane on the remote dwarf planet Macemeiki. This finding is detailed in a…

Engraved face from the Amiens-Renancourt 1 site in France Stephen Lancelot/In-Rap Ancient miniature statues, dating back 27,000 years in northern France, may offer insights into how…

The rise of artificial intelligence has led to an increasing demand for such data centres in London Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images If Someone Builds It,…

Can I slow the melting of the ice cap? Ulrik Pedersen/Nurphoto/Shutte rstock As carbon emissions continue to climb, is geoengineering our best hope to hinder the…

Regrettably, high cholesterol is quite prevalent. According to Heart UK, almost half of all adults in the UK have above-average cholesterol levels, while in the US,…

A stunning new image captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a star cluster known as N11, located within the expansive Magellanic Cloud. This Hubble…

The newly identified Woylie species, Bettongia haoutharae, is likely already extinct, according to researchers from Curtin University, the Western Australian Museum, and Murdoch University. Bettongia haoutharae.…

Researchers from MIT and the University of Texas at Arlington suggest that supercooling radioactive atoms may enable the creation of laser-like neutrino beams. They illustrate this…

Paleontologists have identified a new species within the extinct turtle genus Craspedochelys, based on some remarkable fossil shells and subsequent bones discovered in Colombia. Artistic reconstruction…

Long before astronomers proposed the Big Bang theory, they understood that the universe is infinite, remains constant over time, and that there are no dark patches…

Strength training can support your gut microbiome Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images While noticeable muscle growth, like bulging biceps, is a clear advantage of…

General Joseph Ladapo, Florida surgeon, at an anti-vaccine event held in Sarasota, Florida Dave Decker/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock The movement against vaccines has gained significant traction in…

Engraved face from the French Amien Lannancourt 1 site Stephen Lancelot/In-Rap Miniature sculptures estimated to be 27,000 years old from northern France may offer insights into…

Artist’s Impression of the Planet TRAPPIST-1e NASA/JPL-Caltech Exciting indications suggest that one of the planets in the TRAPPIST-1 star system, located around 40 light-years away, may…

“When you search for stock market prices, you may see patterns…” Muhla1/Getty Images Flipping through the front page of a newspaper, one is greeted by a…

William Gibson in 1985, a year after the groundbreaking work emerged Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images Neuromancer William Gibson (Orion Publishing (UK); Ace Books (US)) Neuromancer opens with,…

Misrepresented color images of quantum router circuitsMIT Squill Foundry Quantum computers are poised to execute beneficial algorithms at an accelerated pace, thanks to advanced quantum routers…

Recently discovered species of coelacanth, which thrived at the end of the Triassic period around 200 million years ago, have been identified from museum specimens excavated…

Hypertension poses a significant health risk, elevating the chances of heart disease, stroke, and kidney issues. As a general practitioner, I frequently receive inquiries about its…

Using your phone while sitting on the toilet can pose serious health risks. According to recent research. The findings indicate that this bathroom behavior is not…

Misplacing your bearings in an unfamiliar setting may involve more than simply forgetting your location. A new study suggests that minor navigational challenges could serve as…

New research suggests that artificial sweeteners may have unexpected risks for brain health. In a study published in Neurology, researchers analyzed the diets of over 12,700…

Transitioning to space poses significant challenges for the human body. Astronauts can experience loss of bone density, swollen nerves in their brains and eyes, and alterations…

Many theories exist around the “ideal” sleeping position. One common belief suggests that sleeping on the left side aids digestion. This notion stems from basic anatomical…

What would occur if a Super Collider encircled the moon? Surprisingly, scientists and engineers are intrigued by the concept of a Super Collider of the Moon.…

Finding tales of animals getting tipsy isn’t hard. A Swedish moose was discovered with its head trapped in a tree after indulging in fermented apples, creating…

In a recent study, researchers examined the ancient microbial DNA of 483 mammoths, preserved for over a million years. This included 440 newly analyzed unpublished samples…

Jupiter showcases the most brilliant and magnificent auroras in the solar system. Near its poles, these shimmering lights provide insight into how its moons and planets…

Paleontologists from the University of Leicester studied two immature fossilized skeletal remains of Pterodactylus antiquus, individuals whose wings were damaged and were discovered in Solnhofen limestone,…

NASA is moving full steam ahead, at least according to Sean Duffy, the agency’s agent manager. During an internal employee town hall on Thursday, Duffy cautioned…

In recent research published in the journal Jama Network Open, it was found that daily walking volume and intensity are inversely related to the risk of…

Lithium-rich brine from an evaporation pond in the Atacama Desert, Chile John Moore/Getty Images The extraction of lithium for batteries, essential for the electric vehicle movement…

A potentially newly discovered galaxy from the James Webb Space Telescope NASA, ESA, CSA, CEERS, G. Gandolfi Astronomers might have found galaxies that formed very early…

Broken bones often need a material to fill the void Sopone Nawoot/Alamy Researchers have discovered that with slight modifications, hot glue guns, typically used in crafting,…

Artist’s impressions of a pterodactyl hatchling battling a tropical storm Rudolf Hima The young pterodactyl appeared to have taken flight just days post-hatching, yet some individuals…